As the Portland Winterhawks begin to move on after more than five seasons with Mike Johnston behind the bench, will the team be able to sustain the success that brought them four consecutive Western Conference titles and a seemingly annual chance to advance to the Memorial Cup.

Johnston, as coach and as general manager, righted a franchise in disarray when he took
over in October, 2008. The team had won 28 games in the previous three seasons. In the past three seasons, the Hawks have finished with at least 100 points.

So, is it all Johnston? Or, with him, have the Hawks built a system that is sustainable under his successor?